Indigenous DRDO Military Combat Parachute System Successfully Tested at 32,000 Feet: A Milestone for India's Defense Self-Reliance

Oct 16, 2025 02:01 am CST

India achieves a significant defense milestone as DRDO's indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System successfully completes a 32,000-foot combat free-fall jump. The system, featuring advanced navigation capabilities and enhanced tactical features, is now the only parachute in the Indian Armed Forces operational above 25,000 feet, marking a crucial advancement in the nation's journey toward defense self-reliance.